An older-model SUV plowed into a historic landmark building on Greenwood Avenue in Midland Park on Friday, leaving visible structural damage to a site with roots as a former railroad station. Police, fire crews, and EMS all rushed to the scene as word of the crash spread through the small Bergen County borough.
The collision was described as a single-vehicle crash that resulted in structure damage, according to theridgewoodblog.net. Emergency responders from the Midland Park Police Department, the Midland Park Ambulance Corps, and the Midland Park Fire Department all converged on the scene following the crash, the outlet reported.
Video of the aftermath was captured and published by northjersey.com, under the headline “See aftermath of car crash into Midland Park building.” The piece, credited to reporter Boyd A. Loving, offers a firsthand look at the damaged structure and the emergency response that followed.
What Remains Unclear
Key details about the incident have not yet been confirmed. The driver's identity and condition, and whether anyone else was hurt, could not be verified. Likewise, what caused the SUV to strike the building, and whether any citations or charges have been issued, remains unknown at this time.
The building's exact former identity as a railroad station, its ownership, and any formal historic designation have also not been confirmed, nor has the full extent or cost of the damage. No official statement from Midland Park police, fire, or ambulance officials, nor from any borough authority, was available as of Friday.
A Landmark on Greenwood Avenue
The crash occurred on Greenwood Avenue in Midland Park, and the building's history as a former railroad station gives the crash added local resonance. For now, residents are left with video of the wreckage and a handful of confirmed details, while questions about road closures, repair plans, and the driver's account remain unanswered.
